Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty …..by Andrew Bolton, Tim Blanks, Susannah Franke.
A book any fashionista will adore!
‘Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) was one of the most influential, imaginative, and inspirational designers at the turn of the millennium. His fashions both challenged and expanded the conventional parameters of clothing beyond utility to a compelling expression of culture, politics, and identity. This stunning book examines McQueen’s inimitable technical virtuosity and its subversion of traditional tailoring and dressmaking practices.’
The book will be released in conjunction with the exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, to be held at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute, launched by the Met Ball on May 2. ‘The exhibition will run from May 4 to July 31, 2011, and will features pieces from all of McQueen’s collections - from Nihilism in 1994, to his posthumous Angels & Demons collection in 2010. The McQueen tartan, the Kate Moss hologram and cabinets of McQueen “curiosities” will be highlights of an exhibition whose scale aims to come close to the genius of the man himself.’
‘The book focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures found in McQueen’s collections and in his astonishing and extravagant runway presentations, which suggested the most avant-garde installation and performance art. Intended as an assessment of Alexander McQueen’s entire career, the book includes in-depth studies of six collections that illustrate and encapsulate thematic chapters as well as an interview with Sarah Burton, the new creative director of Alexander McQueen who had been the designer’s right-hand design aide since 1996.
The exhibition was launched yesterday by Anna Wintour and Samantha Cameron at London Fashion week. “We drew on the McQueen archive in London and are indebted to McQueen’s so-workers and colleagues for their willingness to share their memories of him,” Andrew Bolton said. “Especially Stella McCartney, whose friendship with McQueen makes her an ideal co-chair for the Costume Institute Ball, and Sarah Burton, who gave a valuable insight in to McQueen’s design process over the past 14 years.” Reports vogue.co.uk
$24 Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art (May 31, 2011)
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